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Coptic Hostel - Melbourne
18 St. Kyrillos Pl,
Narre Warren, Victoria, 3805
Phone: +61 3 9796 3018 Fax: +61 3 9796 4323
Map Location: Melways Ref. 91 J 12

History
Archangel Michael and St Anthony Church in Melbourne contemplated the idea of building a hostel for the senior citizens. A committee, headed by Fr Mina Rizkalla, was formed to oversee and execute the project, which was renamed "THE COPTIC VILLAGE HOSTEL INC." The Committee consists of: Michael Ramzi, Naguib Bassily, Magdy Messiha, Naguib Saad, Wagih Aziz, Joseph Riad, Fifi Ghabrial, Ibrahim Zaid, Nader Seifen.
After obtaining from the Federal Government a grant of $1,340,000.00, the Committee purchased a large block of land at Fountain Gate for the sum of $320,000, to construct a hostel for the senior citizens. On February 23,1991, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III accompanied by 4 Bishops and 11 priests visited and blessed the site of the Village, signed the contract for the purchase of the property and upon inspecting the land pointed to the stables and said "This manger shall be converted to a church". The committee decided to divide the land into two parts to accommodate the following:

The senior citizens hostel.
The Coptic village project.

The Senior Citizens Hostel:
Nestled in a quiet court location, the Hostel is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens. There are 30 rooms for permanent residency, and 2 rooms for temporary residency available for elderly persons whose families are away for a certain period and need to be looked after until the family returns. The Hostel is managed by a highly qualified personnel (headed by Mr Hany Sommbel) who specialises in elderly care and the preparation of special meals and diets. The building is divided into three wings, including lounge rooms for TV viewing and reading. Each room has its own bathroom and wardrobes and is fully and comfortably furnished. There is a special library room for reading and contemplation.
There are various spiritual, recreational, educational activities, and of course many outdoor picnics and outings. The building also has special facilities to cater for the handicapped. The kitchen is equipped with the most modern equipment to cater for 60 residents at any one time. There is also outdoor settings in addition to a sun-room. The Hostel offers independence, privacy, and security in a pleasant Christian atmosphere. Assistance is available 24 hours a day in case of medical emergencies. This excellent project was blessed and officially opened by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and the Minister for Primary Industries, Mr Simon Crean on Friday, September 3, 1993.

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